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England call-up to propel Oxlade-Chamberlain

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:25:50 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - After being handed a spot at Euro 2012 on Wednesday, England's youngest squad member Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's next task is to tunnel his way into manager Roy Hodgson's first team plans.

Bayern sign keeper Starke as Neuer backup

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:23:59 GMT

BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayern Munich have signed goalkeeper Tom Starke from Hoffenheim on a three-year deal to be Manuel Neuer's back up, the club said on Wednesday.

Liverpool end Dalglish's second stint in charge

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:22:32 GMT

(Reuters) - Kenny Dalglish's second stint in charge of Liverpool was ended by the club's American owners on Wednesday as the Anfield great paid the price for his side's worst Premier League finish for almost 20 years.

Maradona in contention for UAE manager's job - FA president

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:21:33 GMT

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Diego Maradona could be set for a return to the international arena with the Argentine being considered for the vacant United Arab Emirates head coaching job.

Terry named in England squad, Ferdinand out

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:08:15 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - England manager Roy Hodgson cast aside Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, probably signalling the end of his international career, but included former captain John Terry in his squad for next month's European Championship.

Analysis - Hodgson's England squad fails to strike fear

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:07:34 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - England fans assessing their team's tournament prospects usually trot out the weary prediction "We'll lose in the quarters on penalties" but many would see that as a major achievement at Euro 2012 after digesting Roy Hodgson's squad on Wednesday.

Beckham to help bring Olympic flame to Britain

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:04:00 GMT

ATHENS (Reuters) - David Beckham will help bring the Olympic flame back to Britain on a golden plane on Friday after he takes part in a formal handover ceremony in Athens, London 2012 organisers said.

Three places still up for grabs in Denmark squad

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:09:54 GMT

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark coach Morten Olsen named a 20-man squad short on strikers and missing Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard for the European championship finals on Wednesday.

Aching Federer makes up for lost time

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:08:12 GMT

ROME (Reuters) - An aching Roger Federer made up for lost time on Wednesday as he saw off Carlos Berlocq of Argentina 6-3 6-4 to reach the third round of the Rome Masters.

Liverpool end Dalglish's second stint in charge

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:47 GMT

Ferrari roars to stage 11 win in Giro bunch sprint

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:24:59 GMT

MONTECATINI TERME, Italy (Reuters) - Italian Robert Ferrari won stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia in a bunch sprint on Wednesday while Spain's Joaquim Rodríguez retained the overall lead.

Liverpool part company with manager Dalglish

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:22:22 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish was sacked on Wednesday, the Premier League club said in a statement.

France's Turgot facing ban for test no shows

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:19:53 GMT

PARIS (Reuters) - French cyclist Sebastien Turgot, who finished second in the Paris-Roubaix classic last month, is likely to face a ban after three "no shows" for doping controls over an 18-month period, his manager said on Wednesday.

Bayern trounce Chelsea in balancing books

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:08:46 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Bayern Munich clearly outshine Champions League final opponents Chelsea when it comes to balancing the books, an issue that will increasingly shape European football in seasons to come.

Americans Gatlin and Jeter win sprints in Daegu

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:05:00 GMT

DAEGU, South Korea (Reuters) - American sprinter Justin Gatlin continued his recent resurgence ahead of the London Olympics with victory in the men's 100 metres at the IAAF World Challenge meeting on Wednesday.

Wishing for an end to Hibernian's 110-year wait

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:44:28 GMT

EDINBURGH, Scotland (Reuters) - The Scottish Cup gets under way in January and my birthday is in February and so every year I make the same wish when I blow out the candles on my cake.

Barcelona's Alves to have surgery on fractured collarbone

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:31:41 GMT

MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona defender Dani Alves fractured his right collarbone during training on Wednesday and is due to have surgery later in the afternoon, the Spanish club said in statement.

Sauber gives CEO Kaltenborn a stake in F1 team

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:54:28 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - The Swiss founder and owner of Sauber has given the Formula One team's chief executive a third of the company to ensure she stays on to lead it after he retires.

Scotland name inexperienced squad for Australia trip

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:42:43 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Scotland coach Andy Robinson has named five uncapped players in a 28-man squad for the three-test tour of Australia, Fiji and Samoa in June.

England squad for Euro 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:17:33 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - England manager Roy Hodgson on Wednesday named the following 23-man squad for the June 8-July 1 European Championship:

Hertha relegation game probed by DFB

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:59:20 GMT

BERLIN (Reuters) - The German football association (DFB) on Wednesday launched an investigation into the crowd-marred second leg of the relegation playoff between Bundesliga's Hertha Berlin and Fortuna Duesseldorf on Tuesday.

Bayern to use home changing room in Champions League final

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:50:11 GMT

BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayern Munich have been given the go-ahead by European football's governing body UEFA to use their home changing room at the Allianz Arena for Saturday's Champions League final against Chelsea, a club official told Reuters on Wednesday.

France's Turgot facing ban for test no shows

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:33:22 GMT

PARIS (Reuters) - French rider Sebastien Turgot, who finished second in the Paris-Roubaix classic last month, is likely to face a ban after three "no shows" for doping controls over an 18-month period, his manager said on Wednesday.

Ireland's Taylor books London boxing berth

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:38:52 GMT

QINHUANGDAO, China (Reuters) - Ireland's boxing queen Katie Taylor booked her place at the London Olympics without throwing a punch at the women's world championships on Wednesday.

Dortmund's Kagawa speaks with Ferguson, wants Premier League move

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:27:06 GMT

(Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa has spoken to Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and would like to move to an English Premier League club, the Japanese international said on Wednesday.